November 2015
Corey De'Ath selected for England under 20 mens team
Corey De'Ath has been selected to race for the England under 20 mens team that will travel to Brussels Lotto Cross Cup, on Sunday 20th December. This will be Corey's first ever international vest.
Henry Pearce and Chris Olley named in Great Britain Teams for European Championships
Both Henry Pearce (under 23) and Chris Olley (under 20) have been named in the GB teams to compete at the European Cross Country Championships, on Sunday 13th December. The championships take place at Hyeres, in the South of France, with highlights due to be shown on BBC2, I believe, that evening.
Full details are at -
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2015-news-page/december-2015/01-12-15-euro-cross-team/
Full details are at -
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2015-news-page/december-2015/01-12-15-euro-cross-team/
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League - after Kent League, on Saturday
The latest league tables, analysis and Ian Crawleys blog are now on the Fantasy League page.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday, 28th/29th November
Other than the two club fixtures (see below) the main Saturday action seems to have been the parkruns -
Tonbridge 1st Andrew Mercer 17.03, 2nd Dan Bradley 17.07, 1st female Clara Tyler 19.55
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Dan Watt
Swindon - 1st Ben Cole 17.04
Ashford - 1st female Beth Lednor (u11) 21.16
Newcastle - 3rd female Sophie Foreman 20.57
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
On Sunday, at the Crowborough 10k, Joe Watts finished 24th in 41.13 and Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 199th in 55.18 (despite being pregnant). Full results are at -http://www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk/Crowborough%2010k%202015%20Indiv%20Results%20v1.pdf
Tonbridge 1st Andrew Mercer 17.03, 2nd Dan Bradley 17.07, 1st female Clara Tyler 19.55
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Dan Watt
Swindon - 1st Ben Cole 17.04
Ashford - 1st female Beth Lednor (u11) 21.16
Newcastle - 3rd female Sophie Foreman 20.57
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
On Sunday, at the Crowborough 10k, Joe Watts finished 24th in 41.13 and Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 199th in 55.18 (despite being pregnant). Full results are at -http://www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk/Crowborough%2010k%202015%20Indiv%20Results%20v1.pdf
British Cross Challenge at Liverpool, Saturday 28th November
Incorporating European Trials for under 20s, under 23s and seniors
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
The big news for TAC is that Henry Pearce finished 12th in the senior mens race and 4th under 23, so gains automatic selection for the GB under 23 team, for the European Championships. Chris Olley also ran superbly to take 4th in the under 20 race and make the GB team. Both Henry and Chris will compete in France in two weeks time.
We also hope that Corey De'Ath will be selected for his first ever international vest, having placed 10th in the under 20 race. Similar past results have resulted in an England team selection.
The big news for TAC is that Henry Pearce finished 12th in the senior mens race and 4th under 23, so gains automatic selection for the GB under 23 team, for the European Championships. Chris Olley also ran superbly to take 4th in the under 20 race and make the GB team. Both Henry and Chris will compete in France in two weeks time.
We also hope that Corey De'Ath will be selected for his first ever international vest, having placed 10th in the under 20 race. Similar past results have resulted in an England team selection.
Henry Pearce - GB under 23 selection
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Chris Olley - GB under 20 selection
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Kent Cross Country League, at Danson Park, Saturday 28th November
Videos loaded !
In the senior women's race, Ashley Gibson returned to action, after recent injury, to take a commanding victory, being followed home by Chloe Bird, who produced her best ever result. In 18th Sasha Houghton showed her best form. As a result of the good performances TAC won both the three and six to score competitions on the day.
The under 17 and 20 men raced together, with a few more from the older age group present, since there was no senior men's race to choose this time. Alasdair Kinloch continued his unbeaten season, that includes anchoring TAC to two national relay titles. Stuart Brown was next home and first of the under 20s. TAC were quite dominant in both age groups.
The under 17 women lost Phoebe Barker, who stumbled, injured her ankle and withdrew, but still took the second team spot. It was particularly good to see Ellie Cohen making progress again.
Lizzie Miller took a decisive victory here in the under 15s, which meant that she also won the league title. The ever consistent Tilly Hall was 7th on the day, but won the third place league trophy. Further back there were a few TAC girls showing that they are on the up, such as Sally Palmer, Lucy Kingston and Maddy Crabb.
James Stoney captured the under 15 boys league title, by finishing second on the day.
The TAC under 13 boys were out in good numbers and produced a convincing win, led home by a fine second place, from Fin Croll. Relatively recent recruit, George Fisher, used the experience gained from the last fixture to improve to sixth here.
Katie Goodge took second on the day and the runners-up spot, in the under 13 league. Like the under 15 girls, there were a few who showed that they are getting stronger, as the season goes on, such as Maddie Wise and Angela Ward.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Photos below of three TAC league winning squads - under 13 boys, under 15 girls, under 17 men
Norwich Half Marathon, Sunday 22nd November
Jack Keywood took more than five minutes from his half marathon personal best, when he ran 76.57 at Norwich today. It improved his time set a year ago, at the same event. Jack finished 13th and full results are at -
http://www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/ps/results/Larking%20Gowen%20City%20of%20Norwich%20Half%20Marathon/36787
http://www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/ps/results/Larking%20Gowen%20City%20of%20Norwich%20Half%20Marathon/36787
TAC Winter parkrun Grand Prix - update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The 3rd round of Park run GP took place at Tonbridge on Saturday in “Snowy and Blustery” conditions!!! Despite this there was a good turn out of 23 runners, with Toby Emm taking top spot of 23 age graded points. The Slack sisters certainly do not 'slack', as they secured 2nd (Sophie) and 4th (Lily) spots separated by yours truly.
Sophie (45), Toby (44) and Lily (42) maintain a grip on the first three places overall, having opened a gap on Cain Bradley, who despite recent injuries still gained 15 points yesterday in conditions not ideal for someone feeling stiff!! It was not a day for PB’s as no one registered bonus points.
There is now a bit of a break until Bromley on 1st Jan (probably 10am) and Tonbridge 2nd Jan.
Mark PK
Sophie (45), Toby (44) and Lily (42) maintain a grip on the first three places overall, having opened a gap on Cain Bradley, who despite recent injuries still gained 15 points yesterday in conditions not ideal for someone feeling stiff!! It was not a day for PB’s as no one registered bonus points.
There is now a bit of a break until Bromley on 1st Jan (probably 10am) and Tonbridge 2nd Jan.
Mark PK
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South of Thames Team 5 mile race, at Polesden Lacey, near Leatherhead, Saturday 21st November
Race video loaded !
The TAC highlight of the day was Lucy Reid winning the women's race in fine style, from the reigning Kent Champion, who had clocked a 2.40 marathon at Berlin, in September. Shauna Paice took first place in the womens under 20 category.
The mens team were led home by Max Nicholls in 4th, with Tom Cox also making the top ten, but the team placed 3rd, behind Kent AC and Belgrave.
The course was a single five mile loop, being described by some as the toughest that they had ever faced.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
The mens team were led home by Max Nicholls in 4th, with Tom Cox also making the top ten, but the team placed 3rd, behind Kent AC and Belgrave.
The course was a single five mile loop, being described by some as the toughest that they had ever faced.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
TAC squad
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire county championships, Saturday 21st November
Alex Howard was first home in the senior men's race, as his Oxford University team ran as guests.
Sevenoaks School Junior Knole Run, at Knole Park, Friday 20th November
The ever popular school races for years 7 and 8 saw around 300 starters in both the girls and boys races, with plenty of TAC faces to the fore. Full results are awaited, but I think Maddie Wise may have been the first TAC girl home, whilst Fin Croll (2nd) and Matthew Taylor (3rd) did so for the boys. Full results now on the Result 2015 page.
Judd School win St Albans Grant Cup Relay, with all TAC runners, Wednesday 18th November
Judd School had a race long battle over 6x3km with the host school St Albans, before Toby Ralph pulled away in the last 800m of the final leg.
The team was Dan Blades 10.14, Jesse Magorrian 10.10, Stuart Brown 9.29 (2nd fastest lap), Olly Harding 10.06, Luke Fisher 10.04 and Toby Ralph 9.52
In the B team there were three TAC runners - Isaac Harding 10.50, Ollie KIngston 10.55, Ben Brooks 10.48
The team was Dan Blades 10.14, Jesse Magorrian 10.10, Stuart Brown 9.29 (2nd fastest lap), Olly Harding 10.06, Luke Fisher 10.04 and Toby Ralph 9.52
In the B team there were three TAC runners - Isaac Harding 10.50, Ollie KIngston 10.55, Ben Brooks 10.48
South East Inter Counties Cross Country, at Biggleswade, Saturday 12th December - Kent Selections
Details of the Kent team selections for the South of England Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, on 12th December can be found at the following link -
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73328732/2015/2015%20XC/2015%20XC%20-%20Inter-Counties%20%20%281%29%20Regional%29/2015%20REGIONAL%20Inter-Counties%20%28Biggleswade%29%20-%20TEAM%20SHEET.pdf
I make it around 18 from TAC are due to race.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73328732/2015/2015%20XC/2015%20XC%20-%20Inter-Counties%20%20%281%29%20Regional%29/2015%20REGIONAL%20Inter-Counties%20%28Biggleswade%29%20-%20TEAM%20SHEET.pdf
I make it around 18 from TAC are due to race.
Sunday news - 15th November
Cross de Atapuerca, Burgos International, Spain
Chris Olley and James West raced for an England under 20 team in this meeting. The under 20 mens rwas over 6km of a flat and fast circuit, which included a few twists and turns, with some hurdles.
Chris had a great run to be the first Brit home in 4th, whilst James fell back to 36th, with a severe stitch/stomach cramp.
The under 20 mens result is on the Results 2015 page, whilst full results are at - http://www.crossatapuerca.com/nw/
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km Road Race
The event incorporates the England Championships and TAC had Dan Bradley, Dan Watt, Greg Cole and Lucy Reid all racing. Ben Cole withdrew, having been knocked off his bike a few days back, injuring his knee (he hopes its not too serious). Lucy Reid did not finish having felt unwell. I havent received any results as yet, other than unofficial reports of Dan Bradley 32.20, Dan Watt 33.54 and Greg Cole 34.08
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
South Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Barnsley
Michael Ellis had an excellent race to finish 13th today.
Full results will appear at - http://www.sycaa.co.uk/sycaa/cross-country/fixtures-results?func=viewThingData;thingId=7gKxE8Bp1eLP5tlktkKlEQ;thingDataId=_8SHlb-mSsD3z88hcSv_Eg
Chris Olley and James West raced for an England under 20 team in this meeting. The under 20 mens rwas over 6km of a flat and fast circuit, which included a few twists and turns, with some hurdles.
Chris had a great run to be the first Brit home in 4th, whilst James fell back to 36th, with a severe stitch/stomach cramp.
The under 20 mens result is on the Results 2015 page, whilst full results are at - http://www.crossatapuerca.com/nw/
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km Road Race
The event incorporates the England Championships and TAC had Dan Bradley, Dan Watt, Greg Cole and Lucy Reid all racing. Ben Cole withdrew, having been knocked off his bike a few days back, injuring his knee (he hopes its not too serious). Lucy Reid did not finish having felt unwell. I havent received any results as yet, other than unofficial reports of Dan Bradley 32.20, Dan Watt 33.54 and Greg Cole 34.08
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
South Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Barnsley
Michael Ellis had an excellent race to finish 13th today.
Full results will appear at - http://www.sycaa.co.uk/sycaa/cross-country/fixtures-results?func=viewThingData;thingId=7gKxE8Bp1eLP5tlktkKlEQ;thingDataId=_8SHlb-mSsD3z88hcSv_Eg
James West and Chris Olley competed for England in Spain, on Sunday
TAC Winter parkrun Grand Prix, updated after 14th November, at Lullingston
By Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
There were only 3 TAC members at the Lullingstone Park Run this morning, that ensured good points for the Puxty family as James 20, Stephanie 19 and Cathy 18 took advantage to take the high points available.
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Saturday news - 14th November
West Yorkshire Cross Country League
Sian Driscoll, who is at university in Leeds, placed 4th in the senior women race, being first under 20 to finish.
Full results will appear at - http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Essex Cross Country League
Henry Pearce, looking for a cross country race this weekend, guested in the Essex League and came away with a win in the senior mens 8km. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Kent Primary Schools Championships
Full results are at - http://identisports-results.co.uk/2015/kentjuniorxc/g-live.html?f=kentjuniorxcnov15.clax
A few TAC were there, including year 6 first two boys in George Burbage and Maxim Bragin, plus 3rd in the year 6 girls race, Beth Lednor.
English Schools Cross Country Cup, South East Regional Round, at Beths Grammar School
There were many young TAC distance runners in action, including a big win for Kathleen Faes in the Inter Girls race.
Full results will be available at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/xccup/xccup15results.php
They are also on the Results 2015 page, with TAC highlighted.
Simon Houghton Schools Trophy race, at Knole Park Sevenoaks
Stuart Brown won the race, with 4th Jesse Magorrian, 5th Olly Harding, 6th Isaac Harding, 12th Ben Brooks
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Parkruns
Dan Bradley was first home at Royal Tunbridge Wells, Andrew Mercer and Shauna Paice did likewise at Tonbridge. Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Hever Castle Commando 6k
Ollie Dunn (below) won the first wave of the 6k commando race, which I believe includes assault course type challenges.
Sian Driscoll, who is at university in Leeds, placed 4th in the senior women race, being first under 20 to finish.
Full results will appear at - http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Essex Cross Country League
Henry Pearce, looking for a cross country race this weekend, guested in the Essex League and came away with a win in the senior mens 8km. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Kent Primary Schools Championships
Full results are at - http://identisports-results.co.uk/2015/kentjuniorxc/g-live.html?f=kentjuniorxcnov15.clax
A few TAC were there, including year 6 first two boys in George Burbage and Maxim Bragin, plus 3rd in the year 6 girls race, Beth Lednor.
English Schools Cross Country Cup, South East Regional Round, at Beths Grammar School
There were many young TAC distance runners in action, including a big win for Kathleen Faes in the Inter Girls race.
Full results will be available at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/xccup/xccup15results.php
They are also on the Results 2015 page, with TAC highlighted.
Simon Houghton Schools Trophy race, at Knole Park Sevenoaks
Stuart Brown won the race, with 4th Jesse Magorrian, 5th Olly Harding, 6th Isaac Harding, 12th Ben Brooks
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Parkruns
Dan Bradley was first home at Royal Tunbridge Wells, Andrew Mercer and Shauna Paice did likewise at Tonbridge. Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Hever Castle Commando 6k
Ollie Dunn (below) won the first wave of the 6k commando race, which I believe includes assault course type challenges.
Beth Lednor - Bronze at Kent Primary Schools Championships
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Ollie Dunn - Commando winner !
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USA Regional Championships, Friday 13th November
All three of our current USA based runners competed for their universities in the Regional Cross Country Championships, on Friday.
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) placed 19th in the South Region Champs, held at his 'home' course in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1S/Web/Results.php?EID=111&MID=901&D=1
This was a solid result for Robbie, who had struggled in recent weeks a little, but can now look forward to preparing for the indoor season.
Next up was Luca Russo (Missouri) who, in typical attacking style, 'went for it' in the Midwest Region Championships. Unfortunately it didnt come off and he ended up in 149th. Full results are at -
http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1MW/Web/Results.php?EID=21&MID=902&D=1
Finally, Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) paced the West Region Championships very well, moving through the field, throughout the 10km to finish 41st (originally reported as 30th) and be the second scorer for the team. This was a good result for Ryan, in one of the strongest of all the regional championships.
Full results are at - http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/252573-D1-NCAA-West-XC-Regional-2015/article/35707-RESULTS-D1-NCAA-West-Cross-Country-Regional#.VkcBE4RCHHg
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) placed 19th in the South Region Champs, held at his 'home' course in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1S/Web/Results.php?EID=111&MID=901&D=1
This was a solid result for Robbie, who had struggled in recent weeks a little, but can now look forward to preparing for the indoor season.
Next up was Luca Russo (Missouri) who, in typical attacking style, 'went for it' in the Midwest Region Championships. Unfortunately it didnt come off and he ended up in 149th. Full results are at -
http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1MW/Web/Results.php?EID=21&MID=902&D=1
Finally, Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) paced the West Region Championships very well, moving through the field, throughout the 10km to finish 41st (originally reported as 30th) and be the second scorer for the team. This was a good result for Ryan, in one of the strongest of all the regional championships.
Full results are at - http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/252573-D1-NCAA-West-XC-Regional-2015/article/35707-RESULTS-D1-NCAA-West-Cross-Country-Regional#.VkcBE4RCHHg
Robbie (black socks) starts for Alabama
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Ryan (2nd from left) with his San Francisco team
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Fantasy Cross Country League - update after race 4, Kent Cross Country League, 7th November
The latest league table, following the Kent League on Saturday, is now on the Fantasy Cross Country League page.
The top three teams are owned by Julie Goodge, Simon Fraser and Steve Keywood.
This weeks highest scoring team, with 326 points, is owned by Ian Crawley, who produces the FL blog after each race.
The top three teams are owned by Julie Goodge, Simon Fraser and Steve Keywood.
This weeks highest scoring team, with 326 points, is owned by Ian Crawley, who produces the FL blog after each race.
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile cross races, at Tonbridge School, Sunday 8th November
Both the girls and boys races were very competitive and in both cases TAC athletes were just edged out for an individual win.
Beth Lednor was 2nd in the girls race and Maxim Bragin 2nd in the boys.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Beth Lednor was 2nd in the girls race and Maxim Bragin 2nd in the boys.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Other Sunday news, 8th November
Miles Weatherseed managed a double track win at the Oxford University Vs Cambridge match, as he won over 800m and 1500m. Yes, we know its a strange time of the year to be holding a track meet, but thats the sort of thing they do traditionally at Oxbridge universities !
Kent Cross Country League, at Sparrows Den, West Wickham, Saturday 7th November
Race videos all loaded !
The third Kent League meeting of the season witnessed the worst conditions of the season so far, as heavy rain and strong winds hammered the runners and supporters.
Full results are now on the Results 2015 page, but full results are not expected until Sunday.
Full results are now on the Results 2015 page, but full results are not expected until Sunday.
TAC had two individual winners today -
Lizzie Miller - under 15 girls winner
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Alasdair Kinloch - under 17 mens winner (3 wins from 3 races)
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The under 17 and 20 women -
There were two TAC runners making their club debuts today -
George Fisher - under 13
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Simon Coppard - under 15
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Other Saturday results, 7th November
British Cross Challenge at Milton Keynes
Corey De'Ath finished an excellent 4th in the under 17/20 race over 6km
Alex Howard also had a good race to finish 18th in the senior men's race.
Some results can be found at - https://www.resultsbase.net/Results/IndividualResults.aspx?Id=3053
Midland Cross Country League
George Duggan, running for Loughborough University, placed 13th in the senior mens race, over 10km. Full results are at - http://www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2015-16/2015-11-07-M1.pdf
Saffron Salih finished 62nd in the womens race, from almost 400 finishers. Full results are at -
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=147559&pagenum=1
Full results are awaited.
Corey De'Ath finished an excellent 4th in the under 17/20 race over 6km
Alex Howard also had a good race to finish 18th in the senior men's race.
Some results can be found at - https://www.resultsbase.net/Results/IndividualResults.aspx?Id=3053
Midland Cross Country League
George Duggan, running for Loughborough University, placed 13th in the senior mens race, over 10km. Full results are at - http://www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2015-16/2015-11-07-M1.pdf
Saffron Salih finished 62nd in the womens race, from almost 400 finishers. Full results are at -
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=147559&pagenum=1
Full results are awaited.
Corey De'Ath - 4th at Milton Keynes
Baby Summerfield has arrived !
Congratulations to Nicola and Matt Summerfield on the birth of their baby girl 'Ruby' on Thursday, weighing in at 6lbs 8oz. The course marshals at the Tonbridge parkrun will be sleeping a little easier now that the baby has arrived !
London Colleges League, Wednesday 4th November
Max Nicholls won the second of the London Colleges League Cross Country fixtures, at Mitcham.
Chris Olley was also in action, although really only using it as a training run and placed around 12th.
Full results will appear at - http://www.london-athletics.com
There is also a photo of Max there as a bonus !
Chris Olley was also in action, although really only using it as a training run and placed around 12th.
Full results will appear at - http://www.london-athletics.com
There is also a photo of Max there as a bonus !
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League after Mansfield
The updated tables and analysis is all on the Fantasy League page.
Chris Olley and James West selected for England
Chris Olley and James West have been selected to compete for a four-man England, under 20 mens cross country team, at Burgos, Spain, on 15th November.
Chris has gained GB representation previously, but never an England vest, whilst James has raced indoors for England, but not at cross country.
Photos of Chris and James (far right) competing at Mansfield, on Saturday, are shown below.
Chris has gained GB representation previously, but never an England vest, whilst James has raced indoors for England, but not at cross country.
Photos of Chris and James (far right) competing at Mansfield, on Saturday, are shown below.
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National Cross Country Relay Championships, at Mansfield, Saturday 31st October
In 40 odd years in the sport, this was possibly one of the most exciting days of cross country racing that I have seen, with the club. We came away with two wins and a first ever senior team medal, after some ferocious and close races. In summary -
Senior men 3rd, Under 20 men 1st, Under 20 women 14th, Under 17 men 1st, Under 17 women 12th, Under 15 boys 23rd, Under 15 girls 17th , Under 13 boys 29th (missed changeover), Under 13 girls 6th. (Senior women - no team)
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Note that runners on the first leg have a 7 to 9 second advantage over others.
Senior men 3rd, Under 20 men 1st, Under 20 women 14th, Under 17 men 1st, Under 17 women 12th, Under 15 boys 23rd, Under 15 girls 17th , Under 13 boys 29th (missed changeover), Under 13 girls 6th. (Senior women - no team)
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Note that runners on the first leg have a 7 to 9 second advantage over others.
Senior Men Bronze Medals - Donald Carter, Kieran Reilly, Henry Pearce, Ben Cole
Under 20 men Gold medals - Corey De'Ath, James West, Chris Olley
Under 17 men Gold medals - Alasdair Kinloch, James Puxty, Sam Crick
Other Weekend News, 31st October
Saturday
Chris Cohen finished 50th in the New York Marathon 5km Dash in 16.40, on Saturday morning. Full results are at -
http://web2.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/78151.1.653575334611730423
Sian Driscoll finished 7th in the West Yorkshire Cross Country League. Full results are at -http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Parkrun news including an Ipswich parkrun story, from Sasha Houghton, to follow later.
Sunday
Kathleen Faes won her age group race at the Lotto Cross Cup, in Mol, Belgium. Results are at -
http://www.sport.be/crosscup/2015/fr/mol/uitslagen/
Chris Cohen finished 50th in the New York Marathon 5km Dash in 16.40, on Saturday morning. Full results are at -
http://web2.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/78151.1.653575334611730423
Sian Driscoll finished 7th in the West Yorkshire Cross Country League. Full results are at -http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Parkrun news including an Ipswich parkrun story, from Sasha Houghton, to follow later.
Sunday
Kathleen Faes won her age group race at the Lotto Cross Cup, in Mol, Belgium. Results are at -
http://www.sport.be/crosscup/2015/fr/mol/uitslagen/
Reigate Priory Cross Country Relays, at Reigate, Saturday 31st October
A TAC men's team won the Reigate Priory Cross Country Relays. Full results are on the Results 2015 page with more details to follow.
USA news, Friday 30th October and Saturday 31st October
Competing in the South East Conference Cross Country Championships Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) placed 43rd in 24.48 and Luca Russo (Missouri) 63rd in 25.07, over the 8km course. Full results are at http://flashresults.com/2016_Meets/xc/SEC/
On Saturday Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) finished 44th in the West Coast Conference Championships in 26.37. Ryan was disappointed having been near the top ten after 5km. Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2015/
On Saturday Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) finished 44th in the West Coast Conference Championships in 26.37. Ryan was disappointed having been near the top ten after 5km. Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2015/
Luca and Robbie met up at their Conference Championships
TAC Fantasy League 2015/16 - Press Release !
A new competition and chance to get involved
Hello from Fantasy League HQ. I hope the season has started well and your points are flowing in. If you have not got involved yet – and even if you have – I hope you will be interested in a new competition, launched today! We are offering you the chance to buy shares in teams and individual athletes with the winners receiving a proportional share in the winnings. Half of all proceeds will go to the club, in keeping with FXC’s noble aims. Please read through the attached Press Release and supporting documents and submit your entries in the normal way. IF YOU HAVEN’T GOT INVOLVED YET – NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!
Best of luck for the rest of the season.
JT
James Taylor
See the Fantasy Cross Country League 2015.16 page for details.
Best of luck for the rest of the season.
JT
James Taylor
See the Fantasy Cross Country League 2015.16 page for details.
TAC Fantasy League 2015/16 - Latest News !
The Fantasy League table has been updated, after this weekend's Kent League and Ian Crawley has analysed the results in his second blog. All the details are on the Fantasy Cross Country League 2015/16 page.
Cameron Dymond was once again on form and the best value for money selection. Other value for money picks included Mark Coates and Alice Tyler this week. All three are in the photos below.
Cameron Dymond was once again on form and the best value for money selection. Other value for money picks included Mark Coates and Alice Tyler this week. All three are in the photos below.
Other weekend news, 24th and 25th October
Saturday
Duncan Ralph finished 394th of about 1500 starters in the Beachy Head Marathon. Duncan ran 4.36.20 on a very tough course. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
John Harley ran 3.19 in the Snowdonia Marathon and was first over 60 home. I cant find the full results as yet.
Manchester University Cross Country Relays - see below.
Sunday
Michael Ellis, running for Sheffield Hallam University, placed 12th in the senior mens race in the South Yorkshire League. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Miles Weatherseed finished 14th in the Oxford University 'Cuppers' cross country race. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Duncan Ralph finished 394th of about 1500 starters in the Beachy Head Marathon. Duncan ran 4.36.20 on a very tough course. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
John Harley ran 3.19 in the Snowdonia Marathon and was first over 60 home. I cant find the full results as yet.
Manchester University Cross Country Relays - see below.
Sunday
Michael Ellis, running for Sheffield Hallam University, placed 12th in the senior mens race in the South Yorkshire League. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Miles Weatherseed finished 14th in the Oxford University 'Cuppers' cross country race. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Kent Cross Country League, The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge, Saturday 24th October
Videos loaded !
Many thanks to everyone who helped the club put on the Kent League fixture at Somerhill. We had more than fifty people contribute to the organisation.
Brief results
Senior Men 1st team - 1st Max Nicholls, 2nd Ben Cole, 5th Tom Cox
Senior Women 5th team - Shauna Paice was 6th running as a guest (club transfer in progress)
Under 20 Men 1st team - 1st Stuart Brown, 2nd Euan Nicholls, 5th Olly Harding, 6th Ben Murphy
Under 17 Men 1st team - 1st Alasdair Kinloch, 3rd Sam Crick, 4th Dan Blades, 6th Charlie Lindsay
Under 17 Women incomplete team - 5th Alice Tyler, 6th Polly Pitcairn-Knowles
Under 15 Boys 1st team - 1st James Stoney
Under 15 Girls 1st team - 3rd Clara Tyler, 4th Lizzie Miller
Under 13 Boys 1st team - 3rd James Crawley, 4th Fin Croll
Under 13 Girls - 2nd team - 2nd Katie Goodge
There was also a 1 mile race for under 11s put on, where Ollie Croll and Olivia Breed were the first boy and girl to finish.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page. More details to follow.
Brief results
Senior Men 1st team - 1st Max Nicholls, 2nd Ben Cole, 5th Tom Cox
Senior Women 5th team - Shauna Paice was 6th running as a guest (club transfer in progress)
Under 20 Men 1st team - 1st Stuart Brown, 2nd Euan Nicholls, 5th Olly Harding, 6th Ben Murphy
Under 17 Men 1st team - 1st Alasdair Kinloch, 3rd Sam Crick, 4th Dan Blades, 6th Charlie Lindsay
Under 17 Women incomplete team - 5th Alice Tyler, 6th Polly Pitcairn-Knowles
Under 15 Boys 1st team - 1st James Stoney
Under 15 Girls 1st team - 3rd Clara Tyler, 4th Lizzie Miller
Under 13 Boys 1st team - 3rd James Crawley, 4th Fin Croll
Under 13 Girls - 2nd team - 2nd Katie Goodge
There was also a 1 mile race for under 11s put on, where Ollie Croll and Olivia Breed were the first boy and girl to finish.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page. More details to follow.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped at todays Kent Cross Country League. More than 50 in total.
The winning Tonbridge under 15 girls squad
Todays TAC individual winners
Max Nicholls - senior men
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Alasdair Kinloch - under 17
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James Stoney - under 15
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Todays TAC debut performers
University of Manchester Cross Country Relays, Saturday 24th October
There were three TAC distance runners in action at these relays - Tim Faes, who ran 8.58 for Durham, Chloe Bird 10.58 for Nottingham, Saffron Salih 11.44 for Birmingham and James Thompson for Bristol 9.59 & 10.15). Results are on the Results 2015 page.
Wednesday action, 21st October
There was some university, college and school cross country action, at both Parliament Hill and Richmond Park on Wednesday.
At Parliament Hill, a high class field contested the London Colleges League, with Chris Olley (Imperial) taking 2nd place to international Richard Goodman (St Marys). Max Nicholls (Kings) placed 4th, with Jacob Allen (St Marys) finishing between Chris and Max. Full results are at - http://www.london-athletics.com/results/lcl/men/
In Richmond Park, Stuart Brown led his Judd School team mates to a clean sweep, in the Judge Cup, held by Tiffin School. Behind Stuart were 2nd Toby Ralph, 3rd Luke Fisher, 4th Jesse Magorrian, 5th Dan Blades and 7th Olly Harding.
At Parliament Hill, a high class field contested the London Colleges League, with Chris Olley (Imperial) taking 2nd place to international Richard Goodman (St Marys). Max Nicholls (Kings) placed 4th, with Jacob Allen (St Marys) finishing between Chris and Max. Full results are at - http://www.london-athletics.com/results/lcl/men/
In Richmond Park, Stuart Brown led his Judd School team mates to a clean sweep, in the Judge Cup, held by Tiffin School. Behind Stuart were 2nd Toby Ralph, 3rd Luke Fisher, 4th Jesse Magorrian, 5th Dan Blades and 7th Olly Harding.
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League - Results and analysis after race 1
Full results are now available on the Fantasy Cross Country League 2015.16 page, together with a message from the organiser 'JT' (James Taylor).
There is also the first Fantasy XC League blog and analysis by Ian Crawley, which is definitely worth a read !
There is also the first Fantasy XC League blog and analysis by Ian Crawley, which is definitely worth a read !
'JT' James Taylor who has launched the Fantasy XC League
Cameron Dymond - Top value for money runner in race 1
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Ian Crawley - 1st Fantasy League blog!
Alex Hookway - 2nd best value for money
Vita Milana - 3rd best value for money
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TAC Winter parkrun Grand Prix - after event 1
Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The first qualifying race of the Winter Park Run Grand Prix series took place on Saturday with sisters Sophie and Lily Slack both recording PB’s and age graded scores over 80%. Hence they are making the early running. Lewis Church also recorded a PB to make him leading male at this early stage.”
The next race will be held at Lullingstone on the 14th November, with a minimum 20 pts on offer.
The next race will be held at Lullingstone on the 14th November, with a minimum 20 pts on offer.
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Weekend news, Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October
Sunday
Birmingham Half Marathon
Stuart Brown ran in the Birmingham Half Marathon, using it more as a training run and recorded 81.19. His sister Amy, also of TAC, broke the 2 hours barrier with 1.59.18, despite twisting her ankle.
West Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Wakefield
Sian Driscoll placed 8th in the combined senior and under 20 womens race at the West Yorkshire league meeting today. Sian is studying at university in Sheffield. Full results are due at - http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Saturday
Pre Nationals Cross Country Meeting, at Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Both Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) and Luca Russo (Missouri) met up at the extremely tough Pre Nationals cross country meeting, at Louisville Kentucky.
Ryan had what he described as a solid race to finish 87th in 24.15, for the accurate 8km.
Luca was caught up in a mass fall near the start, was subsequently spiked and had a bit of a disaster to finish 243rd in 25.15.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page. A short video of the race is at the following link -
http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/252498-Pre-Nationals-XC-Invitational-2015/video/798225-Pre-Nationals-Mens-8K-Thomas-Curtin-Beats-Edward-Cheserek#.ViSqKtYQ45Q
Northern Cross Country Relay Championships, at Sheffield
Dominic Brown ran the anchor leg for Sheffield University, who placed 2nd in the senior mens race, behind Leeds City. However, the team were disqualified and I am trying to find out why from Dom.
Durham University, Past Vs Present cross country race
Tim Faes placed a fine third behind two classy runners in this race, at his university. More details awaited.
South East Regional Biathlon Championships, at Gillingham
Holly Gordon won the SE Regional under 17 girls biathlon (swim/run) and qualifies for the National Championships on 28th November, at Solihull.
Friday
Crimson Tide Invitational Cross Country Meeting at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) was disappointed with his 47th place in 25.45, on the 8042m course. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Birmingham Half Marathon
Stuart Brown ran in the Birmingham Half Marathon, using it more as a training run and recorded 81.19. His sister Amy, also of TAC, broke the 2 hours barrier with 1.59.18, despite twisting her ankle.
West Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Wakefield
Sian Driscoll placed 8th in the combined senior and under 20 womens race at the West Yorkshire league meeting today. Sian is studying at university in Sheffield. Full results are due at - http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Saturday
Pre Nationals Cross Country Meeting, at Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Both Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) and Luca Russo (Missouri) met up at the extremely tough Pre Nationals cross country meeting, at Louisville Kentucky.
Ryan had what he described as a solid race to finish 87th in 24.15, for the accurate 8km.
Luca was caught up in a mass fall near the start, was subsequently spiked and had a bit of a disaster to finish 243rd in 25.15.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page. A short video of the race is at the following link -
http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/252498-Pre-Nationals-XC-Invitational-2015/video/798225-Pre-Nationals-Mens-8K-Thomas-Curtin-Beats-Edward-Cheserek#.ViSqKtYQ45Q
Northern Cross Country Relay Championships, at Sheffield
Dominic Brown ran the anchor leg for Sheffield University, who placed 2nd in the senior mens race, behind Leeds City. However, the team were disqualified and I am trying to find out why from Dom.
Durham University, Past Vs Present cross country race
Tim Faes placed a fine third behind two classy runners in this race, at his university. More details awaited.
South East Regional Biathlon Championships, at Gillingham
Holly Gordon won the SE Regional under 17 girls biathlon (swim/run) and qualifies for the National Championships on 28th November, at Solihull.
Friday
Crimson Tide Invitational Cross Country Meeting at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) was disappointed with his 47th place in 25.45, on the 8042m course. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Saturday 5km parkruns, 17th October
Swindon - 1st Ben Cole 16.11
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Matthew Taylor (u13) 19.07
Lullingtsone - 5th James Kingston 20.04
Malling - 5th Toby Ross 19.31
Tonbridge - 4th Toby Emm 18.31, 2nd female Tilly Hall 20.27
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Matthew Taylor (u13) 19.07
Lullingtsone - 5th James Kingston 20.04
Malling - 5th Toby Ross 19.31
Tonbridge - 4th Toby Emm 18.31, 2nd female Tilly Hall 20.27
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Sunday news, 11th October
There has been some Sunday action this week -
Michael Ellis ran in the North Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Rotherham, reporting that he has finished somewhere between 10th and 15th.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles has run a 44.06 personal best at the Ashford 10k, being 10th lady home and 2nd in the over 50 category.
Dan Sims placed 302nd in the World Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 9 hours 58 minutes and 16 seconds (triathlon).
Sam Bradley ran an excellent 2.30.13 at the Chicago Marathon, his debut at the distance.
Additional news from Saturday - Maxim Bragin won the under 11 race at the Essex Cross Country League fixture.
Michael Ellis ran in the North Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Rotherham, reporting that he has finished somewhere between 10th and 15th.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles has run a 44.06 personal best at the Ashford 10k, being 10th lady home and 2nd in the over 50 category.
Dan Sims placed 302nd in the World Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 9 hours 58 minutes and 16 seconds (triathlon).
Sam Bradley ran an excellent 2.30.13 at the Chicago Marathon, his debut at the distance.
Additional news from Saturday - Maxim Bragin won the under 11 race at the Essex Cross Country League fixture.
Kent Cross Country League, at Stanhill Farm, Saturday 10th October
Race videos loaded !
Tonbridge AC put in some very strong team and individual performances in this opening fixture of the Kent League. The new location for a league fixture provided some fast early season running and seemed to be well received by everyone.
I believe that we had 93 runners across the age groups with TAC records being set with 32 senior men and 11 under 15 girls.
A few highlights included -
Senior men - 1st Team. 1st Chris Olley, 2nd Ben Cole
Senior women - 2nd Team. 1st Ashley Gibson, 3rd Nicole Taylor
Under 17/20 men - 1st u17 team, 2nd u20 team. 1st Alasdair Kinloch, 3rd James Puxty
Under 17/20 women - 3rd Team. 7th Polly Pitcairn-Knowles
Under 15 boys - 1st team. 2nd James Stoney
Under 15 girls - 1st team. 1st Kathleen Faes, 3rd Lizzie Miller
Under 13 boys - 1st team. 3rd Fin Croll
Under 13 girls - 2nd team. 3rd Katie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
I believe that we had 93 runners across the age groups with TAC records being set with 32 senior men and 11 under 15 girls.
A few highlights included -
Senior men - 1st Team. 1st Chris Olley, 2nd Ben Cole
Senior women - 2nd Team. 1st Ashley Gibson, 3rd Nicole Taylor
Under 17/20 men - 1st u17 team, 2nd u20 team. 1st Alasdair Kinloch, 3rd James Puxty
Under 17/20 women - 3rd Team. 7th Polly Pitcairn-Knowles
Under 15 boys - 1st team. 2nd James Stoney
Under 15 girls - 1st team. 1st Kathleen Faes, 3rd Lizzie Miller
Under 13 boys - 1st team. 3rd Fin Croll
Under 13 girls - 2nd team. 3rd Katie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
A few of our newer recruits -
A few other TAC distance runners who had excellent races today (let me know if you are not here and should be !)
Saturday 5km parkruns, 10th October
Dartford - 1st Corey De'Ath 15.31 (course record)
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
TAC Winter 2015/16 parkrun Grand Prix
Details of the TAC Winter parkrun Grand Prix have been announced by Mark Pitcairm-Knowles. Please see the file below, which is also available on the parkrun page.
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Tuesday club nights now at Judd School
TAC training for the distance runners, will be at Judd School, from 6th October, until March.
Training starts at 6.30pm, but you can arrive anytime after 6pm.
An email has been circulated regarding behaviour and safety guidelines.
Training starts at 6.30pm, but you can arrive anytime after 6pm.
An email has been circulated regarding behaviour and safety guidelines.
English Schools Cross Country Cup, 1st Round, Kent Region, at Yardley Court School
Monday 5th October
TAC runners were out in force at this first round fixture and there were individual wins for Matthew Taylor, Katie Goodge and Kathleen Faes. Full Results are on the Results 2015 page.
National Young Athlete Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Sunday 4th October - Day 2
Under 13, 15, 17s - videos loaded !
The Tonbridge AC under 17 men's team captured the club's second national title of the weekend, through James Puxty, Jamie Goodge and Alasdair Kinloch.
Under 13 girls - 18th (Katie Goodge 6th fastest lap)
Under 13 boys - 11th (Fraser Gordon 26th fastest lap)
Under 15 girls - 22nd
Under 15 boys - 16th
Under 17 women - 28th
Under 17 men - 1st, 19th, 29th, 39th (1st B, C and D teams) (2nd fastest Alasdair Kinloch, 9th James Puxty, 10th Sam Crick, 13th Jamie Goodge).
Results are on the Results 2015 page.
Under 13 girls - 18th (Katie Goodge 6th fastest lap)
Under 13 boys - 11th (Fraser Gordon 26th fastest lap)
Under 15 girls - 22nd
Under 15 boys - 16th
Under 17 women - 28th
Under 17 men - 1st, 19th, 29th, 39th (1st B, C and D teams) (2nd fastest Alasdair Kinloch, 9th James Puxty, 10th Sam Crick, 13th Jamie Goodge).
Results are on the Results 2015 page.
Tonbridge Half Marathon, Sunday 4th October
7TAC swamped the podium, with the first four men home and first two women. Dan Bradley (72.39) emerged victorious from Julian Rendall (73.01), Dan Watt (73.58) and Andrew Mercer (74.00). Greg Cole (75.41) was 6th and Simon Fraser 7th, whilst Lucy Reid (80.56) pipped Nicole Taylor (81.04) in the women's race.
Overall others were 60th Leah Melvin 1.30.36, 168th Duncan Ralph 1.39.18 , 300th Joe Baldwin 1.48.45, 351st Amy Brown 1.51.34, 564th Patrick Hollands 2.00.51
Results are at - http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Tonbridge%20Half%20Marathon/1596
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
Overall others were 60th Leah Melvin 1.30.36, 168th Duncan Ralph 1.39.18 , 300th Joe Baldwin 1.48.45, 351st Amy Brown 1.51.34, 564th Patrick Hollands 2.00.51
Results are at - http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Tonbridge%20Half%20Marathon/1596
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
National Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 3rd October - Day 1
Men and Women - videos loaded !
There is something called a Perfect Storm situation which can end up as a significant event. I think that we experienced this today, as the Tonbridge AC men's team produced some stunning individual performances to capture the National Road Relay title.
On top of the A team's performance the men's B team stormed to a superb 10th. This was very close to the highest ever place achieved by a TAC A-team of 9th last year.
The women's team also did us proud to finish 32nd, which was only the second time that TAC have completed a team in this championship.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page. More details will follow on Monday.
On top of the A team's performance the men's B team stormed to a superb 10th. This was very close to the highest ever place achieved by a TAC A-team of 9th last year.
The women's team also did us proud to finish 32nd, which was only the second time that TAC have completed a team in this championship.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page. More details will follow on Monday.
Tonbridge AC - National Champions